Episode 2610

Gordon finds Oscar and Grundgetta arguing over triangles and squares. They happen to represent two different Grouch vacations - the Triangle Vacation stops at three destinations, while the Square Vacation stops at four. Neither of them are interested in traveling, they just want to argue.

Film

"Listen ..." to various sounds, including the ocean, a heart beating, a clock ticking, a horse galloping, crickets chirping, a passing train, and others.(EKA: Episode 0977)

Muppets / Cast

Professor David lectures his class on trees. He says they are only good for looking at and leaning against, but they mention other uses for them.(EKA: Episode 2292)

What if we celebrate Valentine's Day with chickens instead of hearts?(EKA: Episode 0815)

SCENE 2

Oscar and Grungetta seem to be arguing again, now over the letter X and a train. They tell Gordon they're actually preparing for a song about the "X Train," a favorite method for Grouch vacations. They're backed up by a pair of Grouch conductors.

Beat the Time: Elmo must bring in three items that start with "SN" within thirty seconds. They turn out to be a man's snack of nuts and raisins, a sneaker (worn by Telly Monster), and finally, the massive Mr. Snuffleupagus! As his prize, he is given a snowman wearing a snorkel.

Gordon, Susan and Miles are going to the lake for a nice picnic, but their car won't start. Oscar and Grundgetta are upset that the family doesn't get angry. While Susan works on the car, Gordon reads Miles a poem from "Under the Shady Tree." The car breaks down again, so Gordon and Miles pretend to have a tantrum to please the Grouches, then calmly return to their book.

Ernie and Bert: Ernie turns on the radio to hear his favorite exercise show, Get Moving. He engages the viewer to do all the exercises he does, such as touching toes and jumping. Bert joins in, and has so much fun jumping that he doesn't notice that his favorite program, Pigeons in the News, is coming on.(EKA: Episode 1025)

Susan returns from the car parts store empty handed, putting their vacation to an end. The Grouches are pleased, until the family decides to postpone their trip to the lake and heads to the park. The Grouches leave in a huff while Big Bird announces the sponsors.